King salmon (Zoöl.), the quinnat. See Quinnat.King's, or Queen's, counsel(Eng. Law), barristers learned in the law, who have been called within the bar, and selected to be the king's or queen's counsel. They answer in some measure to the advocates of the revenue (advocati fisci) among the Romans. They can not be employed against the crown without special license. Wharton's Law Dict.King's cushion, a temporary seat made by two persons crossing their hands. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.The king's English, correct or current language of good speakers; pure English. Shak.King's or Queen's, evidence, testimony in favor of the Crown by a witness who confesses his guilt as an accomplice. See under Evidence. [Eng.] — King's evil, scrofula; — so called because formerly supposed to be healed by the touch of a king.King snake(Zoöl.), a large, nearly black, harmless snake (Ophiobolus getulus) of the Southern United States; — so called because it kills and eats other kinds of snakes, including even the rattlesnake.King's spear(Bot.), the white asphodel (Asphodelus albus).King's yellow, a yellow pigment, consisting essentially of sulphide and oxide of arsenic; — called also yellow orpiment.King tody(Zoöl.), a small fly-catching bird (Eurylaimus serilophus) of tropical America. The head is adorned with a large, spreading, fan-shaped crest, which is bright red, edged with black.King vulture(Zoöl.), a large species of vulture (Sarcorhamphus papa), ranging from Mexico to Paraguay, The general color is white. The wings and tail are black, and the naked carunculated head and the neck are briliantly colored with scarlet, yellow, orange, and blue. So called because it drives away other vultures while feeding.King wood, a wood from Brazil, called also violet wood, beautifully streaked in violet tints, used in turning and small cabinetwork. The tree is probably a species of Dalbergia. See Jacaranda.

King
(King) v. i. [imp. & p. p. Kinged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Kinging). ] To supply with a king; to make a king of; to raise to royalty. [R.] Shak.

Those traitorous captains of Israel who kinged themselves by slaying their masters and reigning in their stead.
South.

Kingbird
(King"bird) n. (Zoöl.)

1. A small American bird noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles, especially when they approach its nest in the breeding season. It is a typical tyrant flycatcher, taking various insects upon the wing. It is dark ash above, and blackish on the head and tail. The quills and wing coverts are whitish at the edges. It is white beneath, with a white terminal band on the tail. The feathers on the head of the adults show a bright orange basal spot when erected. Called also bee bird, and bee martin. Several Southern and Western species of Tyrannus are also called king birds.

2. The king tody. See under King.

Kingbolt
(King"bolt`) n. A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts.

King Charles spaniel
(King Charles span"iel) (Zoöl.) A variety of small pet dogs, having, drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large, prominent eyes, and long, wavy hair. The color is usually black and tan.

Kingcraft
(King"craft) n. The craft of kings; the art of governing as a sovereign; royal policy. Prescott.

Kingcup
(King"cup`) n. (Bot.) The common buttercup.

Kingdom
(King"dom) n. [AS. cyningdom. See 2d dom.]

The upper parts are fulvous brown, striped with black; the breast is deep cinnamon color.


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